my 4yr old daschund has the itches?

Question

i would like to know if anyone out there would know if the aveeno bar soap is good for the itch he has been itching on his belly and its a little red is it okay to use this soap for dogs

Answer 1

There could be a few different reasons as to why he is itching.
1.) You could be giving him to many baths. You should only bathe a dog once every other month.
2.) When you are giving him a bath you are using the wrong soap and stripping all the natural oils out of his skin, and coat.
3.) He could be allergic to something in his environment.
4.) He could be allergic to his food.
5.) It could be that you have just cut the grass in his area, and it has irritated his skin.
I would take him to the vet to find out for sure, so that you can stop it right away if it happens again.
Good luck.

Answer 2

It is best to use a medicate shampoo for dogs. Human soap has the wrong pH and will dry out the dog's skin even more. He might be itchy due to damp grass and if you will wipe him off with a warm damp rag when he comes in from outside it will help. He might need to see a vet if the skin is broken open any place. Good luck.

Answer 3

I would take him to a vet, and bcringler's right, don't use human stuff. What do you feed him? If the word "corn" is in the first five ingredients, I would try switching food. Corn is a very common dog allergy that causes skin irritation. Good luck!

Answer 4

25 mgs of childrens benydrle the one that has the dyiphramine only in it.Ask your vet but that should help.It helps my dogs and my vet approved .have you tried aotmeal shampoo

Answer 5

I wouldn't recommend trying it. Most soap aren't animal tested

Answer 6

I'm sorry,i don't know the answer to your question but i also have a dauschund, his names,"juicy fruit." he's 2 and he's also-dapple.

Answer 7

i think its best you stick to dog shampoo